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Hey everyone! I recently posted about breastfeeding while taking the UMSLE step exams. As it turns out, NBME (the organization in charge of the USMLE exams) has changed their policy! They gave in and created a mechanism that allows nursing mothers an additional 60 minutes of break time during the exam. This is a separate process from applying for additional

Update: NBME recently changed their policy on breastfeeding during USMLE test sessions to allow extra break time for breastfeeding moms. More information on the new policy can be found in my update post here. Warning: This post is about the gory details of breastfeeding and breast pumping during USMLE exams, the things I wish someone had told me. If you don’t want